If you are interested in (1) working with, (2) sponsoring, or (3) learning more about the Built Environment Research Group, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always looking for motivated students interested in architectural engineering, environmental engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or architecture to work in the group.

In 2016, we were featured in a CBS Chicago piece on our work characterizing gas and particle emissions from desktop 3D printers. Watch the video below.

In 2015, we were featured in two articles in the IIT Magazine, including the appropriately titled “Paging Dr. Building” and an article about our unoccupied test apartments titled “Area 51? No. studioE.”

In 2014, we worked with investigators at CBS Chicago to investigate air quality on Metra regional trains and inside train stations in downtown Chicago. We found some alarming levels of particulate matter pollutants as described in our blog. Watch the video below.

Also in 2014, Dr. Stephens gave a presentation for the group called Reducing Outdoor Contaminants in Indoor Spaces (ROCIS), “Indoor Exposures to Outdoor Air Pollution,” which is available here. Thanks to the Heinz Endowment and ROCIS team for putting this on!

If you are interested in working with us as a graduate student, you should submit an application to the Graduate Admissions office at IIT with a note describing your intent to work with Dr. Stephens and the Built Environment Research Group. You may also contact Dr. Stephens directly with questions prior to submitting your application.